Nidec Drives
Manufacturer of Control Techniques AC, DC, and servo variable-speed drives for industrial automation and motion control.
Nidec Drives, operating under the Control Techniques brand, is a manufacturer of variable-frequency drives, servo drives, and motor control solutions for industrial automation. The company designs general-purpose AC drives (such as the Commander S and Commander C ranges), high-performance AC drives (Unidrive M600, M700, HS70 and related series), specialist drives, DC drives, and the Digitax HD servo drive series, complemented by servo motors, cables, options, functional safety modules, and configuration software.
These drives precisely control motor speed, torque, and position for applications that include robotics, material handling, packaging and labelling, metals, cranes and hoists, lifts and elevators, food and beverage, and OEM machine manufacturing. Control Techniques was founded in 1973 in Newtown, Wales, where its global headquarters, manufacturing, and R&D facilities remain, and it became part of the Nidec Group; its Americas operations are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The company supports automation engineers and machine builders with drive setup tools, application solutions, and an extensive distributor and support network. Nidec Drives' high-performance and servo products provide the dynamic, closed-loop motor control needed for automated production lines and robotic motion systems, offering field-oriented control, advanced motion profiling, and integrated safety functions to meet the demands of precision manufacturing and material handling environments.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Digitax HD Servo Drive Series
Compact high-performance servo drives for dynamic, precise motion control in automation and robotics.
Unidrive M700
High-performance universal AC and servo drive with onboard motion and machine control.
Commander C General Purpose Drives
General-purpose AC variable-frequency drives for fan, pump, conveyor and machine applications.
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Contact Nidec Drives
WEBSITE
https://www.drivesfromnidec.com/PHONE
+1 800 893 2321HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1973
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Subsidiary / Acquired
Funding Total
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